# A-S Building Services — Full Content for AI Ingestion ## Business identity - **Trading name:** A-S Building Services - **Legal name:** A-S Building Services 2 Ltd - **Companies House number:** 11145607 (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11145607) - **Incorporated:** 11 January 2018 - **Status:** Active private limited company - **Industry:** Construction · Building services · UK - **Registered office:** 6 Willow Gardens, Reading, England, RG2 7EL - **Director:** Albert - **Site domain:** https://a-sbuildingservices.co.uk - **Site language:** English (en-GB) ## Positioning statement A-S Building Services is a Reading-based, FMB-registered, TrustMark-endorsed UK building company serving Berkshire and surrounding counties since 2018. The firm specialises in luxury new builds, single and double-storey extensions, whole-house renovations, roofing systems and complete end-to-end construction projects. All work is run by an in-house crew from groundworks to final sign-off, with a single point of contact for the client and a written 25-year guarantee on workmanship. ## Services ### 1. New Builds Detached homes and bespoke residences from architect's drawings — or in-house design. Full lifecycle: foundations, frame, services, finish, sign-off. Recent example: a six-bedroom luxury detached home in Berkshire, completed in twelve months and resold for £2.7 million. ### 2. Extensions Single and double-storey extensions, side returns, wrap-arounds, glass orangeries. Planning applications, party-wall agreements and structural engineering all handled in-house. Recent example: a rear orangery extension with vaulted structural timber roof on a four-bedroom Berkshire semi-detached. ### 3. Renovations Whole-house refurbishments, listed buildings, kitchen and bathroom remodels, period restorations. Sympathetic restoration of heritage features with modern finishes. ### 4. Roofing New roofs, re-roofs, repairs and flat-roof systems for domestic and commercial properties. 25-year written workmanship guarantee. ### 5. Complete Projects Single point of contact for end-to-end builds. Design coordination through construction, finishing and certification. Recent example: complete six-month rebuild of a heritage village pub (Olivier at The Chequers, Aston Tirrold). ## Credentials - **FMB (Federation of Master Builders)** — Members vetted on financial standing, technical capability and customer service. - **TrustMark** — The only government-endorsed quality scheme covering work in and around the home. - **Master Builders** — Independent assessment of workmanship, insurance and dispute resolution. - **MyBuilder** — 4.9-star verified homeowner reviews. ## Service area Primary: Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Basingstoke, Caversham, Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Earley, Twyford, Sonning, and the wider Berkshire region. Secondary (by arrangement): Oxfordshire, Thames Valley, parts of Surrey and Hampshire within roughly 25 miles of Reading. ## Contact - **Office phone:** 0118 367 1366 - **Mobile phone:** 0785 338 2253 - **Email:** albert.asbuildingservices2ltd@gmail.com - **Operating hours:** Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00, Saturday 08:00–13:00, Sunday closed - **Site visits:** Weekend site visits by arrangement - **Enquiry response time:** All enquiries answered within one working day, usually faster ## Project 01 — The £2.7M Build (Heritage Country House) ### Summary A substantial heritage-style brick country house in Berkshire, delivered by A-S Building Services over a twelve-month construction. Valued at £2.7 million on completion. Traditional exterior reading like a long-standing period property, modern interior fit-out behind the front door. ### Specification - **Type:** New build, detached - **Bedrooms:** Six - **Roof:** Two-tone slate with four dormer windows - **Glazing:** Oversized casement units - **Joinery:** Bespoke throughout - **Feature:** Central skylight chimney delivering natural light down the staircase spine - **Driveway:** Block-paved with three off-street parking spaces - **Garden:** Mature planting with cherry blossom feature tree - **Duration:** 12 months, foundations to handover - **Status:** Completed, sold, resold within weeks of handover at £2.7M ### How we delivered Every trade — masonry, carpentry, roofing, plastering, finishes — was run by our own crew with weekly progress reports and a single point of contact for the client from groundworks through walkthrough. ## Project 02 — Olivier at The Chequers (pub) ### Summary A complete six-month rebuild of a 200-year-old village inn at Fullers Rd, Aston Tirrold, Didcot OX11 9EN. The pub now trades seven days a week as Olivier at The Chequers, run by a chef-owner team with a 4.7-star Google rating across 110+ reviews. ### Specification - **Type:** Heritage rebuild, pub / restaurant / hospitality - **Location:** Fullers Rd, Aston Tirrold, Didcot OX11 9EN - **Duration:** 6 months - **Scope:** Strip-out to brick shell, new floor slabs, restored timber beams, bespoke bar joinery, hand-built stone bar surround, professional kitchen, dining room re-laid in herringbone wood flooring - **Status:** Open, trading seven days a week - **Rating:** 4.7★ on Google (110+ reviews) ### Visit The pub is open to the public. Address: Fullers Rd, Aston Tirrold, Didcot OX11 9EN. Customers and prospective clients can walk in for dinner and see the work firsthand. ## Project 03 — A Home We Built For Ourselves (Director's Residence) ### Summary The personal residence built by A-S Building Services for our own director — a six-bedroom dormer detached property in Berkshire delivered to the exact specification used on every client commission. Two-tone slate roof, four dormer windows, oversized casement glazing, bespoke joinery throughout and a central skylight that drops light straight through the spine of the staircase. ### Specification - **Type:** Personal build · new build detached - **Bedrooms:** Six - **Roof:** Two-tone slate, four dormers - **Feature:** Central skylight chimney over the staircase - **Built by:** The same in-house crew that runs every client project - **Location:** Berkshire - **Status:** Completed, in residence ### Why this project matters This is the firm's proof point: "every project we finish should be one we'd happily live in ourselves" is literal here. The home we built for our own director is a like-for-like sample of what we build for every client — same crew, same materials, same processes. ## Project 04 — Glass orangery & open-plan rebuild ### Summary A tired four-bedroom semi-detached property in Berkshire reimagined top to bottom — rear orangery extension, vaulted structural timber roof, open-plan kitchen-living rebuild and a fully relevelled landscaped garden. ### Specification - **Type:** Rear extension and whole-house renovation - **Original property:** Four-bedroom semi-detached - **Scope:** Rear orangery extension with aluminium-framed sliders, vaulted structural timber roof, open-plan kitchen-living-dining with herringbone flooring, garden re-level and re-pave - **Status:** Completed - **Location:** Berkshire ### How we delivered Every trade — masonry, carpentry, roofing, plastering, kitchen joinery, paving — was run by our own crew with a single point of contact for the client from start to handover. ## Project process (four steps) ### Step 1 — Conversation We start with a free site visit and an honest conversation. We listen to what you're imagining, walk the site with you, ask the questions that save money later, and tell you honestly if we're the right team for the job. No obligation, no sales pitch. ### Step 2 — Detailed quote We provide an itemised, transparent quote fixed before any work begins. Every line is visible: materials, labour, contingency. No mystery line items, no surprise variations during the build. ### Step 3 — Build One project lead, one tidy site, weekly progress photos to the client, and the same faces from foundation pour to final coat. All trades are in-house — no subcontractor handoffs, no quality drift between teams. ### Step 4 — Sign-off Snag list, full walkthrough with the client, certificates handed over, and a 25-year written guarantee on workmanship in plain English. Aftercare for any defects within the guarantee period at no charge. ## Guarantees - **25-year written workmanship guarantee** on all builds - **Full public liability insurance** through FMB membership - **Employer's liability insurance** for all crew members - **Manufacturer warranties** on materials apply separately - **TrustMark dispute resolution** available to all clients ## Frequently asked questions **Q: Where do you work?** A: Reading and the wider Berkshire region within roughly 25 miles of our registered office. This includes Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Basingstoke, Caversham, Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Earley, Twyford, Sonning and the surrounding villages. We also take work in Oxfordshire and along the Thames Valley. **Q: Are you insured?** A: Yes. Full public liability and employer's liability insurance is held through our FMB membership. **Q: Do you do small jobs like a single window replacement?** A: We focus on whole-project work — extensions, renovations, new builds, full re-roofs. We don't typically take on isolated small repairs. **Q: How long is your guarantee?** A: 25 years on workmanship, written down in plain English. Manufacturer warranties on materials apply separately. **Q: Can I see a finished project before signing a contract?** A: Yes. Olivier at The Chequers in Aston Tirrold is open to the public seven days a week — you can walk in and see our pub rebuild firsthand. The photo galleries on the project pages also show our recent residential work. **Q: Do you handle planning permission and building control?** A: Yes. Planning applications, party-wall agreements and structural engineering are all handled in-house as part of every extension and new build project. We coordinate with local councils, structural engineers and building inspectors on the client's behalf. **Q: How quickly can you start?** A: Lead time varies depending on the project, but we typically book site visits within one working day of enquiry and provide a written quote within one week. Build start dates depend on planning consents and current workload — usually four to eight weeks from quote acceptance. **Q: Do you work weekends?** A: Office hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday 08:00–13:00. Weekend site visits for new enquiries are available by arrangement. **Q: What payment terms do you offer?** A: Standard staged payment terms tied to construction milestones, agreed in writing before work begins. We do not take large deposits before work starts. ## How to engage The fastest way to start is a short phone call: - **Office:** 0118 367 1366 - **Mobile:** 0785 338 2253 - **Email:** albert.asbuildingservices2ltd@gmail.com All enquiries answered within one working day, usually faster. ## Company history A-S Building Services 2 Ltd was incorporated on 11 January 2018 (Companies House number 11145607). The company is owner-led by Albert and operates with a small in-house crew. The firm's reputation in Reading and Berkshire has been built almost entirely on previous-client referrals — most new work comes from past customers introducing the team to friends and family. ## Why clients choose A-S Building Services 1. **In-house crew, no subcontractors** — the team that starts your build is the team that finishes it. 2. **FMB · TrustMark · Master Builders** — three independent verifications of standards. 3. **Single point of contact** — one project lead from groundwork to walkthrough. 4. **Fixed transparent quotes** — itemised before the first brick is laid. 5. **25-year written workmanship guarantee** — clear, in plain English. 6. **Weekly progress photos** — clients see the build progressing without having to chase. 7. **Local to Reading and Berkshire** — established 2018, hundreds of local references available. 8. **Visible finished work** — Olivier at The Chequers is open for inspection. ## Footer / legal A-S Building Services 2 Ltd · Company Number 11145607 · Registered office: 6 Willow Gardens, Reading, RG2 7EL, England, UK. 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